On Monday, the retail giant also said it has removed more than half a million items from its stores because of 'coronavirus-based price gouging,' about half the amount it had previously said it removed in response to price gouging or misleading claims.
its claim that it"has proactively reached out to every state attorney general in the country" to ensure bad actors were being held accountable.
Although the post did not mention Amazon's own pricing changes, it added its platform "strictly prohibits sellers from exploiting an emergency by charging excessively high prices on products and shipping" and that it is"issuing regular reminders to our sellers about these longstanding policies." On Saturday, Amazon told U.S. warehouse workers that the company was temporarily doubling its overtime pay amid a flood of orders from people hunkered down during the coronavirus pandemic.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Amazon Reportedly Curves Netflix, Nabs Priyanka Chopra’s ‘Wild Wild Country’ MovieAs Ma Anand Sheela would say: tough titties.
Read more »
The Best Board Games for Adults on Amazon, According to Reviewers'If you like to spend time with your family, you’ve got to buy this. Many hours of fun. If you don’t really like your family, then don’t buy it. I’m not really sure what you should do if you don’t like your family. Maybe try a trial separation?'
Read more »
Amazon is reportedly in talks to help deliver COVID-19 tests in the UK - Business InsiderThe UK government has been under considerable pressure to ramp up its testing on healthcare workers.
Read more »
Walmart joins Amazon, Target in raising minimum wage - Business InsiderWalmart is raising the minimum wage for entry-level workers at its e-commerce warehouses as it grapples with a surge in online orders
Read more »
Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Instagram Throttle Internet Streams in EuropeAmazon, Facebook, Instagram and Apple have joined Netflix, YouTube and Disney+ in complying with government requests in Europe to temporarily reduce online video bitrates as streaming demand surges during the coronavirus crisis. Details:
Read more »